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The Crown Imperial is a tall, stately plant which likes to catch all attention and therefore should be planted in between perennials which flower later in the season. Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' has yellow flowers with faint purple veins and a musky scent (that keeps rabbits and deer away). Always plant Fritillaria on its side to avoid rotting.

Height: 32-40"

Bloom Time: Mid Spring

Minimum for Effect: 15

3-9

10-12&quot

6-8&quot

4-9

20/+ cm

fall

Fritillaria Bulbs

1590

Requires shelter because of sensitivity to wind.

Features of Species or Group:

Also called Crown Imperial. Native to western
Himalayas. Grows in a wide range of soils. The high
stems carry many pendent flowers that are topped off
with tufts of leaves, making the species distinct.

Features of Genus:

The name fritillary comes from the Latin word
fritillus, meaning 'dice-box', as the checkered
patterns on the flowers of some of the species
resemble the checkerboards associated with many games
played with dice. There are about 100 species of this
striking bulbous plant, which is related to the
lilies. Only a few of them are being actively
cultivated. The form and colour of the
flowers vary considerably from one species to
another, and some are fascinating rather than
beautiful. The flowers are generally pendent and bell
shaped, carried on leafy stems; their height varies
considerably. Many fritillaries have a strong scent to
them which some people find unpleasant. These plants
deserve a prominent place in the spring garden.

How to Plant Fritillaria Bulbs?

To plant Fritillaria Bulbs the bulbs should be planted with the nose of the bulb upward (or the roots facing downwards) and the Yellow Fritillaria - Lutea should be planted roughly 6-8&quot deep and 10-12&quot apart from one another.

Note: For some bulbs you may not be able to tell which way is up or down, in these cases just plant them on their side and they will adjust on their own.

When to Plant Yellow Fritillaria - Lutea?

Fritillaria Bulbs are normally planted fall, and most Yellow Fritillaria - Lutea will begin to flower sometime in Mid Spring.

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Shipping Schedule: (Spring 2015)

We will begin shipping most spring-planted bulbs beginning in Mid-March, and will ship based on the best time to plant in your zone. The shipping schedule for those orders is listed below. If you need your bulbs shipped earlier or later than the date listed, please contact Customer Service at 1-866-688-9547 at least 5 business days advance of that date.* Packages will ship UPS Ground, FedEx Ground or USPS Priority Mail (3-5 business days). If you need 1-day or 2-day air delivery, please contact us for a price quote based on your order and location.

**We cannot guarantee the shipment of spring bulbs before March 17, 2015, in exception to Begonias and Caladiums.

Hardiness Zone

Shipping Schedule

Begonia Only Orders

Shipping Begins Late February /Early March

Zones 8-11

Shipping Begins March 17

Zones 6-7

Shipping Begins Early April

Zones 3-5

Shipping Begins Mid-April

Shipping Schedule: (Fall 2015)

We will begin shipping most fall-planted bulbs beginning in Mid-September, and will ship beginning with the pre-orders which were placed first. The shipping schedule for those orders is listed below. If you need your bulbs shipped earlier or later than the date listed, please contact Customer Service at 1-866-688-9547 at least 5 business days advance of that date.* Packages will ship UPS Ground, FedEx Ground or USPS Priority Mail (3-5 business days). If you need 1-day or 2-day air delivery, please contact us for a price quote based on your order and location.

**We cannot guarantee delivery of fall planted bulbs before September 15, 2015, other than Bearded Iris-Only orders which will ship in August.**